On any given night the exterior of the unmarked military owned building was quiet and rarely had visitors. There were no markings on the outside, no signs or anything visible to make the public think this was anything other than another warehouse or office building that was devoid of windows to keep their employees on task. The guards patrolling the grounds wore uniforms that made them look closer to mall security than military personnel. All to keep any prying eyes from feeling a desire to look at what might be stored inside. Although for those that were aware of what lied within, the minimal presence outside was certainly an advantage. Swooping in from the sky, black as the night itself, a female figure with bat wings glided onto the roof of the building and landed carefully. Glowing green eyes through a visor surveyed the area to make sure there were no guards or cameras to see her approach. When she was sure the coast was clear she made her way to the edge of the building and looked over to see a meshed metal grate on the wall. “Doctor, I have arrived.” She said into the microphone that rested just over her lips. “Excellent, proceed with entry Rouge Bot.” The voice on the other end instructed. “Oh and activate your camera, I want to see how you perform.” “As you wish, Doctor.” Rouge replied as she reached up and touched her finger against a small button on her metal helmet. A small camera raising up and coming to life at her direction. With that done she began her decent down the side of the wall. Before in the past scaling walls wasn’t very difficult, her boots gave her the ability to secure grips in almost any surface and she was an excellent climber in her own right. However Eggman’s enhancements made it all the easier as the metal gloves on her hands and metal boots on her feet let her crawl directly down without fear of falling. Her body was still pitch black and she was essentially naked as the second skin that she had been bonded to by the machine on her head was all that remained between her and the night air. A choice to keep her flexible and hide better while sneaking in the dark. Using the tips of her metal gauntlets Rouge removed the screws easily that covered the ventilation duct and caught the cover before it could fall. The job was even easier now than when she had first tried to infiltrate Eggman’s own base on a similar mission. Her “upgrades” making her a superior spy unit. All this not lost on the mind underneath the machine that was following orders. I can’t believe I’m about to go steal something for someone other than me. Rouge thought in annoyance as she climbed back up to rest the ventilation cover on the roof and then turn to move back down. The duct was small and it just barely allowed her head to fit. Had she been performing this robbery by herself she would have given up on this entrance and tried another way. But because she was following her master’s wishes she felt her body force its way into the snug entrance and squeeze through. Stupid old man, forcing me to do this naked aside from these awful boots and gloves. He could have at least given me a shirt and shorts to wear. While it was uncomfortable feeling her body drag against the metal around her it was welcome to being forced to wait and do nothing. Whenever Eggman wasn’t fiddling with the machine on her head or testing her abilities he left her standing in that glass canister for hours. Any distraction at all was better than the boredom of being forced to stare straight forward at nothing, unable to even sleep. As she crawled forward Rouge was strangely aware of where inside the building she was. Eggman had obtained the blueprints of the base before hand and downloaded them into her helmet. Even though she’d never looked at them herself it told her which direction to go and where to be without any frame of reference. I hate this feeling... whenever I think I can forget about this stupid thing it does something to remind me I’m not really in control anymore. Rouge had been trying to fight the machine since it had taken over her body. Attempting to confuse its directions or outright trying to resist. But every time she fought against it she lost and it just lead to a deeper feeling of despair. She couldn’t tell how long it had gone on for but without any progress Rouge was simply trying to do what she could to accept it. The more she fought the worse things became and if things got any worse she didn’t know what was going to happen to her mind. “I’m above the target, Doctor.” Rouge said out loud as she realized she’d arrived to where her objective was. Looking down she could see strange, simple robots standing guard inside the room beneath her where she peered down through a grate. “Excellent.” She heard his voice in her ear, making her shudder inside. “Proceed forward, destroy anything that stands in your way.” “I would doctor, but even I can’t fit through this opening.” Rouge said, realizing the vent she was looking through was much too small for her head, let along the rest of her body. “Just break through it!” Eggman commanded in her ear. “I didn’t give you those weapons to feel pretty, you should be more than capable.” “As you command, Doctor.” Rouge said, hating the flirtatious tone her voice took on when accepting his orders. She was doing it more often and wondered if he’d programmed her to behave that way or was she subconsciously acting like this so he’d treat her better. Her mind couldn’t stay on that thought though as she bunched her body together, turning onto her back and pressing her legs up against the ceiling. As her muscles strained she could feel the anger rising in her body as well as the adrenaline. Seconds later the surface beneath her broke apart as she fell downward towards the sentry robots. One of them didn’t even have time to realize anything was coming down around it. Her body flipping around as she drove one of the metal heels of her boots into the top of the robot. The other began to turn to face what had caused all that noise but was quickly mounted as Rouge leaped off her first opponent to land on top of the second, using her clawed gauntlets to dig into its main camera and rip it out of the socket it was plugged into. Before it could fall she jumped off the robot to survey her work for any other enemies. The two that had been stationed in the room were the only ones there and Rouge felt disappointment in this. Her chest was heavy as she took heavy breaths of excitement, the rush of combat slowly fading from her mind. The machine often made her feel the way it needed her to in any given situation and she welcomed these emotions when ever it gave them to her. Why did it have to be just those two? You couldn’t have given me something more to have fun with? “I’m in doctor, even if I didn’t get to play as much as I would have liked.” Rouge said to the microphone, a weird echo of her thoughts. Sometimes the machine did this with her and other times it didn’t let her speak at all. She could never be certain if it was giving her any control or just tricking her into thinking she had influence. “Good, well done Rouge Bot. Now get into that safe.” Looking around the room Rouge found a secure metal door that divided her from her prize. There was a punch key port for an entry code. “There’s a security door, Doctor. Requesting pass code for entry.” Rouge asked her master. “You’re the infiltration robot, don’t ask me for help.” Eggman replied to her. Of course you’re not going to help you lazy old man. Let’s see... maybe I can search for clues around the room or try to enter the code myself? Might even be able to open up the panel and wire it to open if it’s not too complicated... but that could set off an alarm. While she was pondering a way to solve this puzzle that had been put before her Rouge’s glowing eyes dropped upon the robots she had destroyed earlier. One of them she had completely smashed its head in, but the one facing the door had a head that was completely intact. “Proceeding to hack nearest operating camera.” Rouge felt herself say out loud but tried to convince the machine on her head of any other plan. Wait, don’t do that! Instead let’s just search the room, play detective for a while. We don’t have to go straight for the first option we see! It didn’t listen though as she watched her hands pick up the robot head she’d decapitated earlier and turn it around before finding what looked like an entry port in it. Setting it down at her feet Rouge opened a compartment on her gauntlet and pulled out a cord from it. Stop. Stop! Don’t stick that in! Rouge shouted in her own mind but it did no good as she watched her hand move up to her side and felt the hard push of metal against her head as the cord was stuck into her own entry port. Even though she didn’t stop moving her body shivered feeling the metal enter her. I hate this... out of all of this I hate this the most. “Hacking data from enemy robot camera.” Rouge said out loud as she plugged the other end of the cord into the robot head and felt her mind rush with information she couldn’t understand. She’d figured that this was the machine using her to help sort the data but it made her feel confused and sick. Most of the time she was powerless but in this state she was both still aware and unable to make complete thoughts. When the cord was pulled out of her head she felt her body shiver again and lean forward, recoiling from she’d done to herself. It’s doing something wrong to me and he keeps making me do it. If this keeps up will I... will my mind still be in here? Will it start to erase my memories? Panting hard she suddenly stood up and turned, walking over to the heavy metal door. Punching in the correct code the door opened for her and Rouge walked in without hassle. There were boxes of documents, weapons, vials of things she couldn’t identify and even money along with bars of gold on shelves. All of this she ignored, instead grabbing a box at the end of the room. “Objective acquired, doctor.” “Excellent work, Rouge Bot. Now escape from there and return to base.” “Of course, I can’t wait to see you again.” Rouge said happily and grumbled as her mind was still reeling from that hacking earlier. Just drop that box and run. Stupid robot, if you want to serve him so bad get off my head and do it yourself. How can you stand to suck up to him? If the machine heard her thoughts it didn’t acknowledge them, instead moving quickly to get her target inside the vent above her and then climb in afterwards. Pushing the objective before her while squeezing through to the exit. Once she was out Rouge flew away from enemy territory without anyone being the least bit aware she’d just robbed them. Normally she’d be happy with this level of thievery but it was tainted by where she was headed. At least I get to enjoy the view before I have to go back to being a slave. She thought while flying over the city, looking at the lights and lives of the people below her as they enjoyed their lives. Dreaming of the days she used to enjoy those leisure activities herself. As the city was left behind her Rouge flew through the dark night, the only guide her internal radar that didn’t tell her where she was going but somehow she always knew where she was headed. When the egg shaped dome appeared in the distance she knew her pleasure flight was coming to an end. Coming down from the sky Rouge landed at the entrance of Eggman’s base, the doctor himself waiting for her with his other cyborg slave next to him. As far as Rouge could see Rose Bot was almost always at his side, at least whenever he was working with Rouge. Maybe somehow he knew that he had Amy fully under control beneath that machine, unlike her? Or just he was enjoying using his new puppets as he pleased. Regardless the reason Rouge was a little jealous Amy got to wear a dress unlike herself. “Special delivery for my favorite ruler.” Rouge said as she landed and presented him with the box in her hands. “Excellent Rouge Bot, you’ve outperformed yourself today. Brilliant using the camera on that sentry robot to get the code you needed. “I just thought of what my genius master would do and it came to me naturally.” Rouge heard herself compliment. I wish I could still gag over the stupid things this machine is making me say. Turning away from her and opening the box Rouge could make out a glow coming from inside that shined on his face. She’d figured he’d sent her to steal a chaos emerald. That was the very thing he’d used to bait her into getting caught in the first place. All the more stinging she was still doing exactly what he wanted her for. “Very good, back to the lab then.” Eggman commanded and walked inside his base, the two girls following behind him loyally. Amy was next to her, nearly touching shoulder to shoulder and Rouge was trying to force her hand to reach out to her. Come on... just swing your arm towards hers. Just touch her fingers! Any contact at all. Just let her know I’m still in here. Anything! Her attempts to force them together were unsuccessful, Rouge able to feel the breeze of Amy’s body next to her own. The heat coming off her own skin wrapped in this horrible plastic that covered their bodies. But she still couldn’t get any closer to her friend. When they arrived at the lab Rouge was afraid her reward for a job well done would be getting stuck inside that glass tube again, but was relieved when she got orders otherwise. “Rouge Bot, remove your armor. You’ll be going into the field again.” “At your service, doctor.” Rouge said happily, fingers moving quickly over the clasps that held her boots and gauntlets onto her body. Taking them off and letting them drop to the floor she was approached by Amy that had a red dress in her arms. “Rose Bot, get her suited up while I prepare her for the next mission.” “Yes, doctor.” Rouge heard Amy say as she walked behind her. “Lift your feet up.” She commanded and Rouge did as she was told. She noticed that she actually always did whatever Amy told her to do. Maybe that’s why she’s always around me, to keep me in line. He might have built these to control each other somehow. But... even if that’s so... I still wish I could at least talk to her. Talk to anyone. Even if it was to follow her directions. Lifting her legs up one after the other she felt Amy pull the dress she’d been carrying up her body. Lifting it up over her hips and guiding her tail into the hole for it. Zipping up the back Rouge felt her chest squeezed up from the fabric and realized this was a very skimpy outfit he’d put her in. Amy came around in front of her and had lipstick at the ready to apply to Rouge’s lips. Finished with the make up she set two red high heeled shows before her. “Put these on now.” What is an outfit like this for, anyway? Is Eggman going to pimp me out on the street now? Might be a little difficult when your prostitute is wearing a helmet on her head and over her eyes... or maybe not. Who knows what I’m doing. “She’s prepared, doctor.” Amy instructed, returning to his side. “Very well, approach Rouge Bot.” Rouge felt herself walk forward, dreading the sight of that computer he was sitting at. “I’m ready and willing to do anything you ask of me, Doctor.” Rouge offered with a joyful tone, but Eggman didn’t even respond to her. Instead she felt her head echo with that awful metal sound as the cord from his computer was inserted into her helmet. Rouge’s body shook but she stood in place while data was exchanged between the computer and the machine. Her vision was foggy and all she could focus on was Amy staring at her through the visor on her own helmet, watching her with those glowing green eyes. Amy... help me... please... my mind is... I’m losing it. Just erase me or don’t... The loud metal echo in her ears came back abruptly as the cord was removed from her helmet and Rouge caught herself from nearly tumbling backward. Her head sunk down but popped back up with a bright smile. “I understand, Doctor. I’ll perform my mission right away.” “Good, I’m sure I don’t have to show you where you need to go next so get to it.” “Right away, doctor.” Rouge said with a salute and leaning forward to show off the lift her new dress gave her bosom. Eggman didn’t seem to notice or care and she wondered why she was always trying to flirt with this man that didn’t have interest in her. Did he program her this way or was her own mind doing this? She didn’t have long to dwell on the question as she turned to Amy who was holding a case in her hands with a handle for Rouge to carry it by. Taking it by the handle silently Rouge walked out of the lab, turning away from her friend without a word. I’m sorry I’m leaving you alone Amy. I’ll come back as soon as I can. She knew she didn’t have any control over that, but it was the only comforting thought she could muster. Exiting the base Rouge used her wings to take the sky and began flying again in a new direction. Even without her armor this machine made her body feel much more powerful. She never got tired and was able to perform physical feats she previously couldn’t have before. Normally a long flight would demand her body rest at some point, especially with cargo, but like this she could fly silently without a need to stop. Either she was moving very fast or was flying against the turn of the sun as things remained dark during the whole flight. The only time she ever recognized what was happening before her was when she saw a familiar image of a floating island in the sky. Oh no... why would he send me here? “Approaching target objective, doctor.” Rouge said to the microphone. “Proceed according to mission.” A female voice replied. Amy!? “The doctor is sleeping, I will provided you with any additional instruction.” “Understood, Rose Bot.” Rouge replied. Although she acknowledged her there wasn’t any other conversation and Rouge was begging for at least something more. However nothing came as Rouge caught an updraft to take her to the lip of the island and landed carefully. Without a second to think she began heading to a familiar location. He’s sending me to the Master Emerald. But that’s crazy, Knuckles will be there for sure. There’s no way I can steal it without him noticing. I’ve tried before. She was aware from previous attempts of her own that Knuckles wasn’t just the guardian of the Master Emerald but he had a keen sense for hunting it down when it went missing. By doing this Eggman wasn’t just putting her into a dangerous mission but also inviting him to try and stop her. Maybe he’ll notice something is wrong! Get this stupid thing off my head... if so I can be free again. I can save Amy. With hopeful thoughts in mind Rouge approached the resting place of the Master Emerald. Hiding her mystery case under a nearby plant she approached the giant rock, seeing it gleam as it stood on top of a pedestal meant to carry it. Scanning the area she found Knuckles not far away, sleeping on the stone next to the emerald. Though instead of sneaking around him like she had expected the machine made her approach him directly. Are you actually helping me for once? Maybe we can get free of that old man together if you work with me. “Wakey wakey, eggs and bakey.” Rouge said and watched as Knuckles eyes slowly opened to realize someone else was there besides him. “Wha!? Rouge?” “Well yeah, silly. Who else did you expect it to be?” Rouge said. “I guess... no one really.” Knuckles explained, yawning as he got to his feet. “It’s still dark out, this couldn’t wait till morning?” “I just had to see you right now was all, you wouldn’t disappoint me would you?” Rouge said with flirtation on the outside but was yelling on the inside. I’m wearing a helmet! Notice that! Notice that and take it off my head! “It’s just weird of you to come all this way.” Knuckles explained, looking her over. “That’s uh... an interesting outfit.” Of course you’d notice that first... “Do you like it?” Rouge said, posing for him as she leaned forward. “I had it picked out special for tonight.” “Well yeah... I guess so.” Knuckles said, his eyes turning away from looking down at her body. Though he turned back to notice her eyes. “Why are you wearing that thing on your head though?” Yes! Finally! Asking the important questions. “Oh this, what do you think of it? It’s a new tactical gear I was given from the military to help me with spy operations. It even fits my ears perfectly.” Rouge explained confidently. “Oh... I guess that makes sense.” Knuckles replied, not seeming to really understand. “Isn’t it uncomfortable though?” Yes! Take it off take it off take it off take it off- “Not at all, actually I’ve never felt better with it and it’s a hassle to remove.” Rouge explained. “I know it’s a little cumbersome but I hope I don’t look any less pretty with it on?” “I mean... no, sorry, I didn’t want to make you feel self conscious about it.” Knuckles said and Rouge felt her heart sink. Knuckles I’m begging you I’m pleading please notice that I’m trapped in here. How can you not see how strange this all is? “Um... this is weird to ask but... are your tights stretched over your mouth?” Knuckles asked, noticing that unlike her normal skin the area up her neck and around her face was as black as her normal spying attire. “All part of the new spy gear, handsome. Do you like it?” Rouge asked him. “It’s like a whole second skin and keeps me hidden in the dark. Why don’t I show you how effective it is? We can go for a little glide together.” She offered but Knuckles crossed his arms and furrowed his brow. “That sounds suspicious, how do I know one of your buddies like Shadow or that Eggman robot aren’t here looking to take the Master Emerald the moment my back is turned.” Knuckles asked and Rouge felt a mix of disappointment that he would so openly suspect her but also hope that he’d see through this ruse. C’mon, I know this isn’t too hard for you to figure out. Just please see through it. I need you to see past this machine and find me. Save me. “Rouge Bot.” A voice came through into her ear, Amy having been listening in this whole time. “You need to remove the obstacle from the target by any means necessary.” Her body hesitated at the order from Amy but a moment later she seemed to have landed on a course of action. Approaching Knuckles, Rouge pulled down the front of her dress. “Well if you don’t want to see it in motion...” She said, pulling his hand up and laying it over her right breast. “You can always find out right here.” Knuckles nearly leaped back but was held firm by the grip of Rouge’s hand around his wrist. While she wanted to be angry about the machine using her body like this, she was enjoying too much the feeling of someone else close to her body. Ever since she’d been trapped contact with others was nearly cut out from her life entirely, even Eggman barely touched her skin. Only to shove that cord into her head. This was a welcome difference. “R-Rouge I... don’t think you should do that!” Knuckles stammered but Rouge responded by taking his other hand and placing it onto her other breast. “See, you can feel everything under this. Isn’t it nice? I told you it was skin tight.” Rouge said seductively. Stupid machine is... making me hot. Making me want this. His hands feel so good I don’t want them to ever leave. I need him to touch me more. “You can squeeze them if you want.” Rouge offered to him and moaned lightly when she felt his hands grip around her. “That’s it... go ahead and enjoy yourself. I came her for you after all.” “I’ve... I’ve never... done this before.” Knuckles said, sounding almost apologetic to her. As she tried to think of another response a voice came into her ear. “Rouge Bot, escalate the situation if you have to. Remove the obstacle from the target, that is your main priority.” With those instructions she suddenly knew exactly what she had to do. “Don’t worry, I’ll be in total control for you.” Rouge said as she dropped to her knees in front of him, her fingers sliding between his legs and coaxing his cock to become erect for her. It took no time at all and rouge lifted her breasts up to squeeze them around his cock, rubbing him with them. So this is our first time together? Me using sex to deceive him while Amy watches us with a camera, giving me orders and maybe not even aware of what she’s doing or enjoying it. I hate this machine. I hate Eggman. Most of all I hate how much I’m enjoying this. As if responding to her desires Rouge’s head leaned forward and took the end of his cock into her mouth. Timing the dips of her head against him while rubbing her breasts against his length. Ever since she had been trapped like this she hadn’t eaten a bit or drank a drop of water. Having something in her mouth, no matter what it was, was a rare treat for her. When she felt him come inside her mouth Rouge dropped her breasts to rub his cock with her hands, letting every bit of if seep into her lips and drink it down. Pulling her head back she panted with her tongue hanging out. More... more... give me the order to do more. I can’t hold it back. I’m asking for the order. “Rouge Bot” Amy’s voice spoke up in her ear. “Lure him away from the Master Emerald, do whatever it takes to incapacitate him. Thank you, Amy. “Hey big guy, looks like you’re not quite done yet.” Rouge said, rubbing his cock within her fingers gently. “I can’t have real fun here on this hard stone. Do you know anywhere that’s softer?” Her question didn’t need a verbal answer, Knuckles simply nodding and still breathing hard from the orgasm she’d brought him to. Letting out a little laugh she smiled up at him. “Then lead the way.” Only minutes later Knuckles had taken Rouge to a quiet spot deeper in the island. It was a place with matted leaves and grass that had been beaten down to form a bed. Large leaves covered above to protect from rain and it was surrounded by enough trees to cut out harsh winds. Rouge looked around and took in just how rough Knuckles lived. He was out in the wild all the time for that big rock. “I know it’s not... much.” Knuckles admitted feeling a little embarrassed. “But it’s my home. The island provides me with everything I need to live.” “It’s perfect.” Rouge said, reaching behind herself to unzip her dress. As the fabric fell down her body she pulled at it to drop past her hips and slip her tail out of the hole. “Don’t worry, this outfit is skin tight but it still has openings in all the important places.” Leaning forward she reached down to toss her shoes aside. “That’s... really form fitting.” Knuckles muttered looking at her rear as she shook it teasingly. “Come closer and I’ll show you just how much.” Rouge tempted and rested her hands on her knees. Awaiting Knuckles to approach her with what her body was desiring. I’m so wet right now. I’ve never felt this aroused in my entire life. Inside me. I need you inside me this instant! The pressure behind her was welcoming, but Rouge felt a sudden surprise from where he was pressing. That’s not the right hole! “Ooooh yes!” Rouge moaned out, feeling Knuckles squeeze up against her ass. Her fingers gripped her knees tightly and she gritted her teeth. “It’s... really... tight.” Knuckles muttered as he grabbed hold of her hips to keep his balance. Of course it’s tight that’s my ass! This is... I’ve never felt this before. “Just push harder, handsome. You’ll get it all in.” Rouge urged him on, feeling him go deeper inside of her body. While it was uncomfortable and even a little painful Rouge still felt her body growing hot in pleasure from it. Fine you can fuck my ass you can fuck it as hard as you want just make me come already. “You can fuck me as hard as you want. Be sure to come inside for me.” Rouge said between pants, her voice far more collected than her mind was right now. Her thighs wet with excitement from her pussy as he gripped her hard and shoved in with stronger thrusts. Her voice began to crack with pleasure and pain as he pushed into her more and more, her ass shaking with each slap against her body. When he finally did release inside of her Rouge welcome the hot load that filled her up. It felt so good. It felt so so good having him inside of me. Knuckles slowly pulled out of her ass, Rouge gasping in pleasure as he dropped onto his behind and eventually resting on his back. Rouge could feel his seed dripping down her ass and onto her legs, turning around to see him resting on his bedding. It made her happy to know she had done that for him. “He is still a threat to the operation.” She heard Amy’s voice in her ear, realizing that she’d in one way or another been watching all this time. No matter what she did, Rouge always had an audience now. “Finish the job, any way you can.” “Affirmative.” Rouge whispered. “What?” Knuckles asked. “What’s a firm a what? Whoa!” He lost track of his question as Rouge dropped onto his lap, grabbing hold of his cock. “You can do a little more for me, right?” Rouge begged him. “I can’t be left all alone just now.” “I... I don’t know. I’m not a machine.” “I am.” Rouge said with a smile. I hate you so much you horrible robot... now put him inside me before I lose my mind. Lining up his cock with her pussy Rouge dropped onto his lap and both let out a loud moan of pleasure. Resting her hands on his chest she began to move her hips rapidly, her breasts shaking with each hard drop back onto his lap. The wet sounds of their love making filled the night air as she relentlessly pressed down on him again and again. “I’ve never felt this good before.” Rouge said to him in passion. I’ve never been this hungry for something before. “Go ahead and fill me all the way up, okay handsome?” Make me cum, make me feel satisfied for the first time since I can remember! “Just give it your all and let everything go.” I need it. Grabbing hold of her hips Knuckles let out another loud moan of pleasure, pushing up inside of Rouge and climaxing inside her once again. Rouge placed her hands over his as she eagerly took in every drop inside of her body, feeling her own pussy convulse around him as her orgasm shook her body. Even after he’d stopped pushing Rouge’s hips ground into him, making sure to take every last drop he had. With her objective finished Rouge rolled off of his body and held his head up against her chest. “There now... wasn’t that wonderful?” “Yeah... it was.” Knuckles said, hugging his arms around her. “Is it okay if we stay like this for a while... together, just the two of us?” Rouge asked. “Uh huh... are you going to stay the night?” Knuckles asked her and she let out a little laugh. “Well you don’t think I’d just up and leave you after I got what I wanted, do you?” She said and petted him lightly. Don’t lie to him any more than you have to. There’s no reason to break his heart. “Okay... I trust you.” Knuckles said, letting his body rest against hers. Rouge watched him sleep against her chest, knowing this was a moment she’d only get now and probably never again. She tried to cherish it, keep it in her memory. That didn’t make it any less painful though when he rolled away from her in his sleep and she felt herself quietly stand up and leave him behind. She abandoned her dress, it wasn’t needed any longer for what she had to do. Making her way back to where the Master Emerald was she looked it over each side before returning to the spot she had hid the brief case Amy had given her. Opening it she found what looked like a jet back and several cords. What am I supposed to do with all of this? Even though she didn’t understand the machine did, taking out the jet pack and slipping it over her shoulders and wings to rest against herself. Rouge only mildly worried that this thing might melt her tail or burn her ass. I hope when he built this thing he took into account I’ve got more curves than a rocket. Returning back to the Master Emerald Rouge worked her way around it, securing the ropes to each side of the massive gem stone. Using her wings to leap on top of it she pulled all the ropes up to her harness that secured the rocket to her back and hooked them into their specific spots. “Objective secured, returning to base.” Rouge reported back to Rose Bot, all hints of flirtation or playfulness in her voice gone. She was back to the machine Eggman wanted her to be. “Understood, your mission will be recorded and provided to the doctor for analysis upon return.” “Acknowledged.” Rouge said, the jet pack on her back roaring to life as she took off into the sky, towing the heavy gem stone under her. She wondered if she looked back she’d see Knuckles face, staring at her in confusion and rage at her betrayal. But she never did look back, she wasn’t even stopped or detected by anyone else. She completed her mission, like a good robot. If I’m lucky... maybe he won’t think it was me. Maybe he’ll think I was some machine designed to trick him. If so maybe he’ll come for his emerald and put a stop all of this for us. One way or another. It was the only hope she had anymore.